First Kilt, Xkilt in Navy Blue Twill

**Doftya** · 27th August 09, 08:07 PM

Well, it took a while, but it's done. I had downloaded Alan's Xkilt instructions a while ago, thought about it for a while, then finally got started. As I am not Scottish, I decided to go with a solid color first time. The instructions, along with the additional information posted here in the forums, made it easy work. It was not technically hard, but it took time. After I got it all done, I tried it on, and decided a few adjustments were necessary. The under apron was too wide, wrapping part way around my hip. I trimmed and re-hemmed the under apron so that it finishes where the over apron starts. The over apron was also trimmed to sit even with the first pleat. I added two small belt straps as well.

I have yet to get my sporran, and some proper hose, but all in due time. I found the belt (1.5") at Walmart of all places after searching local stores high and low for something suitable. This is a casual kilt after all.

Anyhow, to the pictures:

I wore it today when I went to pick up my wife from work, her fellow employees kept asking her how hard it was to make. She kept smiling and proudly declaring that I was the one who made it. One co-worker asked me to spin around, then asked me to spin faster.... cheeky monkey was trying to catch a glimpse.

**Mipi** · 28th August 09, 05:24 AM

Good first try! Keep on working.

Did you stitched the edge of pleats? I can't see from the photos.

**FinsUp** · 28th August 09, 05:35 AM

That is great! Thanks for the pics. I really want to make my own but I'm kind of intimidated by the thought.

**Doftya** · 28th August 09, 09:26 AM

Both the over and under folds of the pleats are stitched, just to help keep them in place. I've heard that cotton twill has a tendency to lose it's crease. As well, I kindof like the way it looks for a casual kilt.

**Santa Kona** · 28th August 09, 09:35 AM

Looks Good

**Tartan Hiker** · 28th August 09, 01:00 PM

Very nice job! I always allow a few extra inches for both aprons...you can bob them back but you can't easily add inches if they're too short!

**Alan H** · 28th August 09, 01:43 PM

Nice job, mate! YOU DID IT.

**GDub** · 28th August 09, 02:07 PM

Good job! You DIY Xkilters make me feel lazy.

**Arizona Scot** · 28th August 09, 02:17 PM

Good on ya sir, wish I had the guts to try.

**KiltedBrewer** · 28th August 09, 11:49 PM

Looks great! I like the buckles and straps. Have you got any detail photos of them?

David--who's several weeks into his second x-kilt. Anyone figure out how to create more hours in the day yet?